though some good news for romney. overall, he has a slight numerical edge in who voters trust to handle the economy. >> we cannot endure four more years, that's why we'll replace him in 18 days. >> reporter: the president also highlights the largest gender gap we've seen in this election. the president has a 14-point lead among women. >> when it comes to issues critical to women, governor romney wants to take us to policies more suited to the 1950s. >> reporter: romney has a 12-point advantage among men. he took time out for debate prep to coach a flag football game in delray beachch. >> figure out whichf the players are best and take them out early. >> reporter: if only women voted it would turn it into a landslide. while if only men romney would cut a stomping swath of reagan-esque red. but the world doesn't look like that so that's why it's so close. one thing to keep in mind, the debates have helped mitt romney. our poll indicates 37% of voters say they have a more favorable impression of mr. romney because of his